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WL51 AWH

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 2324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

130,015 mi
Last recorded130,015 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2016
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL51 AWH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,324cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2016 130,015 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear tyre castled

Offside Rear tyre castled

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection to adult seat belt

Fail 1 Mar 2016 129,708 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear tyre castled

Offside Rear tyre castled

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection to adult seat belt

Pass 5 Mar 2015 125,355 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 4 Mar 2015 125,355 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 28 Feb 2014 120,917 miles

near side front wishbone bush starting to deteriorate

off side rear slight brake bind

Fail 28 Feb 2014 120,917 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

near side front wishbone bush starting to deteriorate

off side rear slight brake bind

Pass 14 Jan 2013 115,396 miles

Oil leak

slight cuts in both rear tyres

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 11 Jan 2013 115,396 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

slight cuts in both rear tyres

Fail 13 Jan 2012 105,797 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 13 Jan 2012 105,797 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2011 93,127 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2009 89,474 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Nov 2008 83,615 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 74,045 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Beetle?

Based on 1,719,137 MOT tests across 112,454 vehicles.

71.7%
Pass Rate
4,798
Miles/Year
56
Year Lifespan
112,454
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 44,561
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 33,096
Stop lamp not working 28,079
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 27,964
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 23,197
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WL51 AWH is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 2,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 2001 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.7% with a typical mileage of 79,088 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Beetle fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 44,561 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WL51 AWH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Beetle typically stays on UK roads for around 56 years. At 25 years old, this Volkswagen Beetle is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was WL51 AWH registered?

WL51 AWH is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 21 September 2001.

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